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Adopt an Emotion: WILLINGNESS
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Article Overview: Willingness is a powerful resource to access. Willingness is associated with one of the higher energy levels described in Dr. David Hawkins’ book Power vs. Force. At the level of Willingness, work is done well and success in all endeavors is common. Growth is rapid here; these are people chosen for advancement. Willingness implies that one has overcome inner resistance to life and is committed to participation.
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"WILLINGNESS" -Willingness is a powerful resource to access. Willingness is associated with one of the higher energy levels described in Dr. David Hawkins’ bookPower vs. Force. I have included an excerpt from his book describing the characteristics of someone who embraces a high degree of willingness in their life.
“Energy Level 310: Willingness.This very positive level of energy may be seen as the gateway to the higher levels.For instance, at the Neutral level, jobs are done adequately, but at the level of Willingness,work is done well and success in all endeavors is common.Growth is rapidhere; these are people chosen for advancement.Willingness implies that one hasovercome inner resistanceto life and is committed to participation.Below the 200 calibration, people tend to be close-minded, but level 310, a great opening occurs.At this level, people becomegenuinely friendly, and social and economic success seems to follow automatically.The Willing aren’t troubled by unemployment; they’ll take any job when they have to, or create a career or self-employment for themselves; they don’t feel demeaned by service jobs or by starting at the bottom.They’rehelpful to othersand contribute to the good of society.They’re alsowilling to face inner issuesand don’t have major learning blocks. At this level,self-esteem is highand is reinforced by positive feedback from society in the forms of recognition, appreciation, and reward.Willingness is sympathetic andresponsiveto the needs of others.Willing people are builders of, and contributors to, society.With their capacity to bounce back from adversity and learn from experience, they tend to becomeself-correcting.Having let go of Pride, they’re willing to look at their defects and learn from others.At the level of Willingness,people become excellent students.They’re easily trainable andrepresent a considerable source of power for society.” -- Dr. David Hawkins,“Power vs. Force” Without a sense of willingness, people are more likely to be closed to ideas that can significantly make a difference in their lives; they remain trapped in a set way of being. We have all experienced people with this limiting attitude and witnessed the effect.Many of the creations and results we value most began initially with the seed of willingness. With willingness there is an openness to learn, take action, and create or experience something new. Where has this already been true in your own life? Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. --Mahatma Gandhi DEFINITION of WILLINGNESS: As described in Dictionary.com --cheerful compliance; "he expressed his willingness to help." Think about how many places flexing the emotional muscle of "willingness" could be transformational. Like any emotion,"willingness" is an emotion that can be consciously strengthened.Think about exercising "willingness" in the following ways... * Willingness to let go of "being right" and more easily resolve conflict with a loved one. * Willingness to allow inspired action to FLOW. * Willingness to honor and love yourself fully. * Willingness to recognize a limiting belief or pattern of behavior. * Willingness to express yourself authentically. * Willingness to extend love and affection generously. * Willingness to be silly and playful :-). * Willingness to do the inner work. * Willingness to eliminate obstacles. * Willingness to de-clutter and organize your environment. * Willingness to give yourself space and time for silence and contemplation. * Willingness to exercise and stretch your beloved body. * Willingness to eat healthy and nutritious foods, and say "no" to those foods that don't serve you. * Willingness to do things "imperfectly." * Willingness to take 100% responsibility for your actions. * Willingness to forgive others for their "imperfections." * Willingness to say "I'm sorry." * Willingness to release thoughts that aren't grounded in reality, or don't serve you. * Willingness to share your gifts with the world. * Willingness to get up early, stay up late and do what it takes to fulfill your dreams. * Willingness to ENJOY the present moment more and more of the time. * Willingness to allow others to merge into the lane ahead of you, or navigate through a crowded room. * Willingness to embrace reality, even if it wasn't your preference. * Willingness to RECEIVE in all the countless forms. * Willingness to be compassionate to those who are stuck, angry, fearful or frustrated, including yourself. * Willingness to invite INNER PEACE into your daily life. * Willingness to be YOU. It all begins with WILLINGNESS. Then, miracles happen.ENJOY flexing your "willingness muscle" this week. |
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